Maintenance Mechanic - Turtle Lake, WI

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the reliability and performance of our production facility. This role is responsible for maintaining equipment, utilities, and plant infrastructure while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are met. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical and mechanical expertise, thrives in a manufacturing environment, and is comfortable supporting production operations when needed.

At FrieslandCampina Ingredients, our teams play a critical role in delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative ingredient solutions. You will join a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability—while contributing to a global organization with a strong heritage and forward-looking ambition.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily inspection rounds and execute scheduled work orders
• Install and test new equipment
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical issues
• Perform day-to-day inspection, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment and utilities
• Work with water, steam, air, gas, electrical, refrigeration, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Interact with PLC-controlled process equipment
• Support production operations as needed
• Adhere to safety, environmental, GMP, and quality policies at all times

Requirements

• Technical degree with a minimum of 3 years of electrical experience
• Industrial electrical background preferred; Electrical Technician Certification strongly desired
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution, boilers, wells, and heat exchangers
• Working knowledge of water, air, steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, and refrigeration systems
• Welding skills (sanitary welding is a plus)
• Instrumentation experience (sensors, chart recorders, Watlows)
• PLC experience (upload/download and basic ladder logic)
• Experience with process systems such as dryers, evaporators, filtration, HTSTs, reactors, and RO/MF systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, make sound decisions, and solve problems independently
• Functional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and plant data systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in a production environment with appropriate PPE

Benefits

• Full-time, hourly position reporting to the Manager of Maintenance
• Stable role in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work with advanced process and utility systems
• Collaborative team culture grounded in respect, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Commitment to safety, training, and professional standards
• Inclusive workplace that supports reasonable accommodations

Schedule

Full-time, hourly position.

Work environment

The position is based on the production floor, where moderate to high noise levels and exposure to chemicals may be present. Strict adherence to safety, environmental, GMP, and quality policies is required at all times. Employees in this role are expected to demonstrate professionalism, reliability, teamwork, and alignment with company values: acting with respect, aiming higher, and succeeding together.

Pay

Pay is based on qualifications necessary for the position, including years of work experience, education, training, and other considerations permissible by law.